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Wilbur K. Evaluating the online platform of a blended-learning pharmacist continuing education degree program. Med Educ Online. 2016;21:31832doi: 10.3402/meo.v21.31832.
Wilbur, K. (2016). Evaluating the online platform of a blended-learning pharmacist continuing education degree program. Medical education online, 2131832. https://doi.org/10.3402/meo.v21.31832
Wilbur, Kerry. "Evaluating the online platform of a blended-learning pharmacist continuing education degree program." Medical education online vol. 21 (2016): 31832. doi: https://doi.org/10.3402/meo.v21.31832
Wilbur K. Evaluating the online platform of a blended-learning pharmacist continuing education degree program. Med Educ Online. 2016 Jun 08;21:31832. doi: 10.3402/meo.v21.31832. eCollection 2016. PMID: 27282277; PMCID: PMC4901507.
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Med Educ Online. 2016 Jun 08;21:31832. doi: 10.3402/meo.v21.31832. eCollection 2016.

Evaluating the online platform of a blended-learning pharmacist continuing education degree program.

Medical education online

Kerry Wilbur

Affiliations

  1. College of Pharmacy, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar; [email protected].

PMID: 27282277 PMCID: PMC4901507 DOI: 10.3402/meo.v21.31832

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Distance-based continuing education opportunities are increasingly embraced by health professionals worldwide.

METHODS: To evaluate the online component of a blended-learning degree program for pharmacists, we conducted a structured self-assessment and peer review using an instrument systematically devised according to Moore's principles of transactional distance. The web-based platform for 14 courses was reviewed by both local and external faculty, followed by shared reflection of individual and aggregate results.

RESULTS: Findings indicated a number of course elements for modification to enhance the structure, dialog, and autonomy of the student learning experience.

CONCLUSION: Our process was an important exercise in quality assurance and is worthwhile for other health disciplines developing and delivering distance-based content to pursue.

Keywords: blended learning; courses; online; peer review; pharmacy education

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